It is during a game that we deepen a dog’s connection with a human, and work on a whole variety of things: eagerness to communicate, motivation, attention span, change of focus, processes of excitement and relaxation. Games allow us to organize a wholesome training process that includes the practice of all crucial skills. ⠀ This […]
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Well, there’s no simple answer. The central principle: a dog’s health depends on a balanced diet based on his/her needs at a given age and health status, and well-digested food. ⠀ An unbiased approach is this: both store-bought and homecooked food (that is, well-balanced food) are good. ⠀ STORE-BOUGHT FOOD Ingredient control is in the
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Very often dog owners ask: “Why should I play with my dog?” or “How is playing beneficial for the training process?” In fact, why is it important to play with your dog and how does playing affect the training process? These questions are related to basic dog training and to the development of game motivation.
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Dogs are not only good at reading our body language and seeing the expression of our emotions. Dogs can even smell our emotions! All dog lovers will agree that these animals are incredibly sensitive to the recognition of human emotions, but how do they do it? Of course, they can “read” the slightest signals of
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On average, dogs sleep about 14-18 hours a day, while puppies sleep about 20 hours. Sometimes dog owners think that their pets sleep too much or too little. So how long should a dog sleep and what determines the duration of a dog’s sleep? The answer to “How long do dogs sleep?” depends on many
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Dogs love us faithfully and unconditionally. Just for the way we are. But despite this unconditional and boundless love, a dog’s trust and strong attachment still have to be earned. Those who have this unbreakable bond, when in any situation the dog trusts you, when one look is enough to understand everything, will confirm that
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Dogs have learned to understand us very well. But what would our dogs tell us if they could talk? There are 10 phrases that every dog probably would like to say to its important human: 1. 😍 «Smile more often, please!» All dogs love when their beloved human is smiling. By the way, they also
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Some owners complain that they are unlucky to have a “bad” dog, a “defective” one. But are there actually any “bad” dogs? And if yes, how do they become “bad”? Of course, there are (and this is not a rare case) dogs with problematic behavior. And sometimes, this behaviour is genetics-related. But there are many
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You’ve probably seen that some dogs, despite their friendliness, cause other dog’s aggression and negative reactions⚡️ As a rule, that means that these over friendly doggies ignore rules of dog communication and don’t know how to interact in the right way. ⁉️Is it possible to solve this problem and teach a dog to approach other
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When the person needs to go somewhere for a long time, for example, when he is on a business trip, he is afraid that his dog will forget him when he is away. Is there really a possibility that the dog can forget someone it loves? A dog’s mindset is still quite a mystery for
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As a rule, at the age of 3 months our puppy is faced with a fear phase. Even if your pup was bold and brave before, it may start to be afraid of the most seemingly harmless things. ⠀ Many owners start to worry that their pet is a coward. So if this is true,
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They say pets are very similar to their owners. And we are talking not only about dogs, but also about cats and horses – that is, about animals that consciously interact with a person and form an attachment to them. The similarity is mostly not external (however, some pets really look like their owners) but
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Teaching the dog to walk on a loose leash is essential for every dog owner. Walking on a loose leash is not only a matter of comfort, but also a matter of security. For example, when the two dogs meet, a pulled leash may trigger a fight. The thing is that the dog’s leash pulling
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1️⃣Some say that the name of the breed means “dog from the bushes” The origins of the Japanese “Shiba-Inu” name remains a mystery. Probably, the name Shiba Inu literally means “Bush dog”. Some believe that the name came from their ability to cut through the bushes or through thick grass during hunting. Others say that
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Have you ever noticed that the first few months after we get a dog, we walk it regularly and willingly, especially when it’s warm outside? But then when it starts to rain frequently, we become a bit lazy… and motivation to walk with the dog sharply declines as well as the time spent on walking.
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It is not only important to walk your dog enough but also to walk them correctly. ⠀ Here are 5 tips on how to walk your dog right: 1️⃣Make walking interesting to your dog. Teach your pet with positive reinforcement methods, play and learn tricks (first, at home, then, outside in a calm environment and
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Just like humans, dogs can get bored and very often this boredom results in «bad» behavior. ⠀ ✔️ As a rule, dogs get bored when they experience a lack of external stimulation. If every dog’s day is exactly the same, it lacks new impressions and the owner doesn’t spend enough time with it so the
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Even the most ideal dog owners may have difficult times when raising their dogs. Many people go to a dog trainer or instructor for help. The biggest difference between a good owner and one who is not good is that a good owner will choose a dog trainer EXTREMELY thoroughly. Why? Because some dog trainers
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6 sure signs that your dog really trusts you A dog’s trust is not given, it must be earned. Let’s check whether your dog trusts you. The dog trusts you if: 1️⃣They look you in the eyes. Most often, when one dog looks into another’s eyes, it is a threat. That’s why to live peacefully,
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So many dog owners ask this question, especially at the very beginning, when the puppy is new at home. ⠀ And while scientists are busy proving and busting theories of the harm that sleeping together with your dog brings, dogs all over the world are fighting for their place under the owner’s blanket 🐶👍🏼. ⠀
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Some dog owners think that if they let their dogs lie on their bed or couch, there is no need to make a separate place for them. ⠀ But this is wrong ❌ ⠀ So why do dogs need their own place even when you allow them to spend time on your bed or couch?
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Dogs have learnt to understand us very well. ⠀ But what would they say if they could talk? 🐶 ⠀ These are the 10 things that all dogs would love to tell their owners if they could. ⬇️ ⠀ 😍 “Please, smile more often!” Dogs love it when people they love smile. They can smile
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There are 4 main ways dogs use to communicate with other canines and people: ⠀ ✔️They whine, bark, howl, squeal, grunt and make all kinds of other sounds. Each one of them vary according to the situation – barking, for instance. When our dogs bark with the purpose of attracting attention to themselves or protecting
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Some dog owners get a bit annoyed at times, because their dog tends to smell everything around: every grass blade, every bush, every tree and every seemingly inconspicuous piece of land. ⠀ 🐶So, why do our dogs smell everything and should we allow them to? ⠀ ❗️Dogs cannot live without new experiences, their mental health
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Being on good terms with the owner is an important factor in successful training. ⠀ If your dog is used to you and trusts you, that’s great, but there’s one more thing that matters – your emotional state. ⠀ It might seem that it’s not something that would hinder the training process. But, really, would
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1️⃣ Basenji is a dog that comes from Central Africa and can’t bark. ⠀ 2️⃣ Basenjis shed their fur. It is a total myth that they don’t shed or cause any allergies. ⠀ 3️⃣ Basenjis are real hunters and can make independent decisions. ⠀ 4️⃣ Basenjis are sometimes fearful. They get anxious when they hear
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It’s almost impossible to avoid mistakes in dog training. But knowing them is the best way to eliminate many problems. Here are the most common mistakes dog owners make 👇 ⠀ 1️⃣ Everything is too complicated. It’s very hard to control the process of training and your behavior at the beginning. But here’s a solution:
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Dog owners are often misunderstood and even sometimes become a source of annoyance for others. So, what are these “strange things” that dog parents do that might annoy others? ⠀ 🍀 “They love dogs more than they love people!” There are indeed dog owners who might be a living proof of this, but they’re still
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Some dog owners prefer to walk their dog on a short leash, because it seems “more convenient” to them. ⠀ But let’s be honest, the “convenience” of this habit is highly doubtful. So, why is a short leash bad? ⠀ There are two main reasons for that: ⠀ 1️⃣ If your leash is shorter than
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«Why should I teach my dog self-control?🤔» – dog owners often ask, implying that it’s quite a useless skill. ⠀ However, this statement is far from truth. Self-control (or impulse-control) is actually very useful. ⠀ ❗Self-control is necessary for any dog. ⠀ This skill is based on three main commands: “Sit”, “Stand” and “Down”. ⠀
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Except primary motivation, dogs also have secondary motivation. This is the type of motivation that we specifically train our dogs to have. This is social motivation. ⠀ Social motivation includes: ▫️Praise or scratching (and other pleasant tactile sensations). ⠀ 🐶Why do you need to train your dog to have social motivation? ⠀ Because when we
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Many dog owners are waiting for the moment when their dogs will grow older and get “smarter”. ⠀ Sure, dogs, just like people, experience different things every day, learn new skills and behaviors, interact with their owner and the outside world. ⠀ And a dog will certainly be getting smarter and smarter if its owner
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Unlike cats, who are carnivores 🥩, dogs are considered omnivores with strong carnivorous traits. ⠀ Your dog’s behavior is affected by the amount and the quality of the food you feed it, as well as the way the feeding is organized. ⠀ Dogs can treat their food in different ways. ⠀ There is a notion
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So, how many ways to call your dog are too many? ⠀ There’s a rule that applies to small puppies: while our dogs are still little and only learning their name, we should call them by the same name all the time, so that we don’t confuse them🙈 ⠀ However, so many dog owners will
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How to start training our puppy? What behavior to reward? ⠀ It’s quite simple: 1. Did your puppy approach you? – Great! Call him by the name and give him a treat! ⠀ 2. You stepped away, but your puppy followed you? – Call him by the name and give him a treat! ⠀ 3.
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The rule of 12 is all about the period of socialization for your puppy! ⠀ It goes like this: By 12 weeks of age, a puppy should already be familiar with: 🐶12 different surfaces 🐶12 different people 🐶12 dog breeds 🐶12 types of sounds 🐶12 different rooms/places 🐶12 animal species 🐶12 means of transportation ⠀
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We often want to pet and scratch our dogs when they do something well. ⠀ ❌BUT! You shouldn’t pet your four-legged friend when it is focused and working. ⠀ Even the most tactile-loving pets don’t enjoy being petted during training, when they are working hard, so they’ll even try to avoid your hand that is
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When it comes physical activity, it’s important for a dog, regardless of the size, to get at least 2 hours of walking daily. It doesn’t matter if your dog is a little Yorkshire terrier or a strong Irish Wolfhound, a phlegmatic Chow-chow or a choleric terrier. The more time you can spend walking your dog
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Everyone wants to be happy. And happiness is largely a biochemical phenomenon. ⠀ Our mood depends on so-called happiness hormones. Do dogs trigger their production? Let’s see! ⠀ ✅Let’s start with endorphins, which are very important, since they make our life enjoyable and improve our mood. ⠀ Endorphins improve anxiety, decrease pain and stress. They
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Each one of us has our own personal space, an intrusion into which causes a lot of discomfort. But did you know that animals have personal space too? Dogs, just like humans, also need their personal space to be respected. ⠀ However, people often violate their dog’s comfort by coming too close. ⠀ ❔So, just
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So many people just love petting, hugging, kissing and cuddling their pets. ⠀ Do dogs like it though? ⠀ Just like any human, every dog has an individual personality, characterized by unique preferences and boundaries. There are dogs who fear being touched, there are also dogs who adore any type of tactile contact! ⠀ 💛So,
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You might have noticed on many occasions that your dog likes to lean on you. So, why do dogs do it and what is it they want to tell us by doing that? 😊 ⠀ Here’s the thing. A dog is attached to its human in two ways: emotionally and by perceiving the owner as
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Feeding your dog wrong is a sure path to various serious illnesses. 😖 ⠀ Please, make sure to not feed your dog whatever is left from your meal or cooking, and of course try to never give them bad quality food. ⠀ Besides, there is a whole list of products that are a complete NO
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A healthy-clean dog is a happy companion. Thus not grooming your dog can result in various health complications. For example, long-loose hair, fleas, ticks, long nails, and matting are some of the things you’ll have to deal with if you don’t take good care of your pet. Luckily, it’s easy to groom your pet at
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Dogs are loved around the world. dogs are our faithful companions, they entertain us, and no doubt that they add value to our lives.More than just making us feel better, there is actually evidence that dogs can improve our mental health and wellbeing. Here’s how having a dog helps your mental health. Reduced anxiety Anxiety
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Are you lucky enough to have a misbehaving dog? Do you need help with discouraging behaviors such as chewing or barking? It’s time for some behavioral lessons! In this article you will find the information you need to turn your dog into a well behaved family member. Much like people in the United States, many
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When it comes to an amazing pet, nothing compares to a dog. You likely care for a dog already, or are considering adopting one, as you have located this article. It isn’t easy to take care of a dog, but this article has all the great hints you need to make dog ownership a blast.
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When you have a dog, you have a best friend. Millions of dog owners around the world know this to be true. However, you are tasked with caring with a dog if you choose to bring one into your home. That’s why you need to have some tips about how best to do this. Keep
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They say that a dog is man’s best friend, and truer words have never been spoken. If you are a dog owner, you know how loyal and loving a dog can be. However, it is not enough just to love your dog. You also know how to care for your dog properly. The following advice
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You might already own a dog or are thinking about becoming an owner – either way you are aware that it’s a huge responsibility. If you have never owned a dog, it’s important you become familiar with the particulars before acquiring a pet. You should keep reading to learn more being a good dog owner.
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